Theoretically, the qualification of "Hall of Fame" is completely open, but it is far more difficult to enter the Hall of Fame than expected.
First, people who have made outstanding contributions to the basketball cause, regardless of age, nationality, color and race, are eligible to enter the Hall of Fame. As the world's largest basketball country, the United States occupies a large proportion of the members of the Hall of Fame, and there are not many people overseas who can meet the standards of the Hall of Fame.
Second, the entry standards of the Hall of Fame are extremely strict, and players who want to enter the Hall of Fame must wait until they retire for five years; The qualification requirements for coaches are higher. Only coaches who have coached for more than 25 years can be nominated.
Third, after being nominated, the audit process of Hall of Fame members is extremely demanding. At least 5 people in the 7-member preliminary review team agree that the information of the nominees will be submitted to the review committee. This submitted audit material covers all the performances of the players on and off the court in their lifetime, in addition to the written opinions of the seven-member preliminary review team. A jury composed of 24 people will discuss the preliminary list regularly or irregularly. Only when no less than 18 people pass, the nominees can be included in the Hall of Fame list.
The gold content of hall of fame qualification is much higher than the retired jersey number or the honor of the top 50 superstars. As time goes by, the number of hall of fame members is still growing. This is because a group of imperial superstars led by Jordan from 1984 to 1987 have all withdrawn from the historical stage, and most of them are eligible for nomination, such as Jordan, Olajuwon, Ewing, Buckley and so on. For players, the Hall of Fame is a great monument, an affirmation of a player's career, and the best recognition besides the championship ring. However, due to the second provision mentioned above, "players who want to enter the Hall of Fame must wait until they retire for five years; The qualifications of coaches are even more demanding. Only coaches who have coached for more than 25 years can be nominated. So Jordan, Olajuwon, Ewing, Buckley, these great players are not selected into the Hall of Fame at present!
Attached is the selection list of 1959-2002:
Drazen Pete lovett in 2002
Evan Johnson in 2002.
200 1 moses malone
Isiah thomas, isiah thomas, 2000
1999 kevin mchale
1998 larry bird (larry bird)
Arnie Risen (1998)
Alex english 1997.
Bailey Howell 1997.
George gervin (1996)
Gail Goodrich 1996.
1996 david thompson.
George Yardley (1996)
1995 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
1995 Vern Mikkelsen (Vern Mikkelsen)
1994 Harry's buddy Janet.
1993 walter bellamy
1993 Dr. Owen (Julius "Dr. Owen")
Dan issel 1993.
Richard mcguire 1993.
1993 kevin murphy.
Bill Walton 1992.
Connie Hawkins 1992.
Bob lanier 1992.
199 1 Nate "archibald Jr. (Nate" archibald Jr.)
David Cowens.
199 1 Harry's "Horse" Galatin.
1990 Dave Bing
1990 Irving Hayes (Irving's Big E Hayes)
Neil Johnston 1990.
1990 Al Monroe (Earl "Pearl" Monroe)
William "Pop" Gates (1989).
Jones (Jones)
1989 lenny wilkens.
Clyde Lovett (1988)
1988 westley Engzell (wes unseld)
1987 rick barry
1987 Walter Clyde Fraser
Bob houbregs 1987.
Pete maravich 1987.
Robert wanzer (1987)
Billy cunningham 1986.
1986 Tom heinsen
1984 Al Cervi (Al Cervi)
Nathaniel thurmond (1984)
John havlicek 1983.
Sam jones 1983.
Bill bradley 1982
1982 Dave de Bscher.
Jack Twyman (1982)
198 1 Harold Greer.
198 1 Slater Martin.
Jerry lucas 1979.
Oscar robertson 1979.
Jerry West 1979.
Wilt chamberlain 1978.
1977 paul arizin
Joe fulks 1977.
1977 Cliff Hagen
James pollard 1977.
Elgin baylor 1976.
Tom Gola (1975)
1975 bill sharman
Bill russell 1974.
Dolph schayes (1972)
Robertjoseph cousy 1970
1970 bob pettit (bob pettit)
Robert davies 1969.
1966 Joe repsik
John Russell, Sweetheart (1964).
196 1 andy phillip.
1960 Ed Macaulay (Edward "Yi" Ed Macaulay)
1959 George Mikan